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| necessary | 4.9K | 7.5K |
| assumption | 3.1K | 5.2K |
| question | 29.2K | 48.6K |
| stem | 1.6K | 2.3K |
| sufficient | 3.2K | 5.1K |
| answer | 18.2K | 34.4K |
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Stuck in the purgatory of -8 on LRI've been studying for about four months now, at first I started out getting -8 on LR. I did the core curriculem, and I'm still getting -8 on LR. I g…
... br /> > Is it specific question types? What about difficulty level ... suggest trying to anticipate the answer choices. So when you're ... conclusion, cover up the answer choices and write down what ... that and fall elsewhere in necessary assumption, then I'd do a ... -
Stuck in the purgatory of -8 on LRI've been studying for about four months now, at first I started out getting -8 on LR. I did the core curriculem, and I'm still getting -8 on LR. I g…
... think the four incorrect answer choices are incorrect and ... why the right answer choice is right. Try ... 're down to two answer choices and pick the ... that and fall elsewhere in necessary assumption, then I'd do ... So if it only those question types then I would ... -
Stuck in the purgatory of -8 on LRI've been studying for about four months now, at first I started out getting -8 on LR. I did the core curriculem, and I'm still getting -8 on LR. I g…
... think the four incorrect answer choices are incorrect and ... why the right answer choice is right. Try ... 're down to two answer choices and pick the ... that and fall elsewhere in necessary assumption, then I'd do ... if it only those question types then I would ... -
PT53.S1.Q9 - Global surveys estimate the earth'sHello 7sage community! This is my first time posting here but I've been reading the forum for quite some time. I'm posting as I have a question fro…
... how this is a necessary assumption. If this assumption were false, then the ... to my original question: does the negation of a necessary assumption guarantee invalidly ... ?
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PT49.S4.Q23 - Counselor: Constantly comparing oneself to thoseSometimes in flaw questions, I realize that the flaw is an incorrect negation (e.g. a --> b, ~a-->~b), however the answer choice will not explicitly …
Excellent question. You hit at ... has mistaken a necessary condition for a sufficient condition, but ... br /> This is mistaking necessary for sufficient. The two things are different ... the answer choices will not have the buzzwords sufficient and necessary in ... -
153 and 174 BR averageMy diagnostic was 143. Out of 4 tests in the past 4 weeks, my actual scores range from 149 to 159. I finished the CC several months ago. Ever sin…
... entire section twice. Any question I missed or hesitated ... ability: 1) review every answer choice 2) if possible ... when answer choices could be correct if the question type ... there a weaken question masquerading as a necessary assumption). There are several ... -
How often should we use Lawgic language in LR?So it seems like for MSS, Main Point, and Weakening/Strengthening there doesn't seem to be much need for using Lawgic language (ex: A some B -> C, th…
... comes to validity, MBT/MBF, Sufficient/Necessary Assumption there is a large need ... and come back to that question on the second round. -
What's your go-to strategy for Necessary Assumption questions?So, I've just finished the instructional videos for the Necessary Assumption lesson. This is the first time since starting JY's lessons that I feel s…
... a miracle (so your necessary assumption needs to be a huge ... might still be a sufficient assumption). I've seen more ... thought an answer was 'too strong' to be a necessary assumption or ... 'too weak' to be a sufficient assumption, and ... -
What's your go-to strategy for Necessary Assumption questions?So, I've just finished the instructional videos for the Necessary Assumption lesson. This is the first time since starting JY's lessons that I feel s…
... a miracle (so your necessary assumption needs to be a huge ... thought an answer was 'too strong' to be a necessary assumption or ' ... too weak' to be a sufficient assumption, and ... the negation test to eliminate answer choices I am not ... -
What's your go-to strategy for Necessary Assumption questions?So, I've just finished the instructional videos for the Necessary Assumption lesson. This is the first time since starting JY's lessons that I feel s…
... thought an answer was 'too strong' to be a necessary assumption or 'too ... weak' to be a sufficient assumption, and it ... -
Negation Test for Flaw and other Kinds of Q'sHey all, I know for many question stems, especially flaw Q's, the answer choices begins with "takes for granted." For these type of answer cho…
For flaw questions, when an answer choice states that the argument ' ... is a very different question type from the necessary assumption type so we ... question type we can apply the negation test to is the necessary assumption ... -
LRHey guys, I remember there was a lesson where JY listed all the question types either under conclusion based or non-conclusion based. It listed all t…
"LR Question Stem Grouped by Level of Engagement" under "Sufficient Assumption & Pseudo Sufficient Assumption Questions." -
PT83.S3.Q4 - Editorial: It is common to find essays offeringThis question kind of screwed me because of how I got it wrong. It seems like being critical in this instance really played me for the worst! Afte…
... work digging into the answer choices. One thing ... answer choices that explicitly state the words: "sufficient" and "necessary") ... and then there are answer choices ... in the video on this question.
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Pre-PhraseHow do you pre-phrase correctly? I notice that when I get an answer wrong and I look at someone else pre-phrase that they was right on. I tried the p…
... pre-phrase the Flaw and Necessary Assumption questions. For example, in ... if it falls under a sufficient-necessary flaw, correlation flaw, illegal ... once you start drilling by question types. Please also note ... that there are question types such as modern ... -
What to do when STRUGGLING with LRHi all: My current average for an LR section is -8, BR -4. Is there anything in particular you've done/would advise for being stuck here? Specific…
... ) misunderstood the question stem; (2) misunderstood the stimulus; (3) misunderstood the answer choices ... ; perhaps you made an unwarranted assumption; maybe you failed to recognize ... understanding of what constitues an assumption. I've found method of ... -
LR SpeedOn average, how long does a strong LR student spend reading the stimulus and question stem before looking at the answer choices? In general I spend m…
... spend 20-30 seconds whereas Necessary Assumptions take me longer. ... min on stimulus. I read question stem first so I already know ... to read the stimulus to answer the question. For example, when ... the time on answer choices since the answer is unexpected enough ... -
Necessary Assumption PatternsHello Everyone, I have been taking practice tests and I notice that I am overwhelmingly getting necessary assumption questions wrong. I understan…
... that I am overwhelmingly getting necessary assumption questions wrong. I understand ... there any patterns with solving necessary assumption questions. I found noticing ... they’ve become my stronger question type. I greatly appreciate ... looking at the right answer. -
PT84 BR Sessions with J.Y. - LR Sections OnlyHey 7Sagers, I'm leading BR calls for PT 84 (June 2018 LSAT). There will be four sessions total. Two for S2.LR and two for S3.LR. All sessions…
... “too strong” when evaluating answer choices, as long as it ... the importance of reading the question stem carefully and knowing exactly what ... evaluate the answer choices. Keep coming back to the question, “Is ... of the study is not sufficient to lead to a ... -
Help with Flaw Type ExamplesHey everyone, I am having a hard time with Flaw Questions. I know we are supposed to memorize the common argument flaws but that is where my struggle…
... " = necessary; "a statement whose truth ensures that the conclusion is true" = sufficient ... conclusion follows = sufficient.
"It mistakes something that is necessary for its ... 's okay to put the question stem/AC in the discussion but ... -
How to Read LRHello 7sagers, Iv been studying for 8 months. Went through the CC, did Powerscore, did Manhattan Prep, and I'm still getting -8, -7, -6, with my B…
... just a a few specific question types?
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Any tips for a struggling test-taker?Hey guys, I don't know if anyone can help me but I've been studying by myself since the end of April for the September LSAT. We are already in Aug…
... example, I noticed that for necessary assumption questions the book tends to ... a logical approach to testing necessary assumption answer choices that is taught in ... real methods to doing different question types rather than just repeating ... -
In/ Out Games: Rules Triggered vs Rules IrrelevantNo matter how many videos and notes I take I am still having trouble understanding when the necessary is being satisfied or failed and the same for s…
... life of me understand this necessary/sufficent triggering stuff.
... So while you have a question on this particular game here ... versa. This part will answer your question and give you an ... all, if the necessary is satisfied, the sufficient can do whatever ... -
September LSATI can't seem to find the rhythm for the Logical Reasoning sections, I keep getting at least 10 wrong per section. I am taking the LSAT in less than a…
... 10 wrong are they specific question types? Have you looked ... at the question types that your analytics say ... biggest weakness are flaw and necessary assumption questions. Once you know ... question that you missed or maybe you fell for the trap answer ... -
Why did you pick 7sage?I am thinking to purchase an online course but I am not quite sure which one to pick. I have 7sage, LSATmax, Blueprint and Fox LSAT on my list. I…
... think. With every logical reasoning question, JY goes above and ... s actually a weaken answer or a necessary assumption answer. Other courses seem ... JY and see each question and each answer from every angle ... help bc not every question is cookie cutter and ... -
Necessary Assumption vs Sufficient Assumption - How to Gage Strong Language?In explaining why the AC was correct for a particular Necessary Assumption question, JY said: "This answer choice is great because it states the assu…
... strong necessary assumption. In some arguments, especially simple ones, the correct answer choice ... analogy of a real NA question I just reviewed. "Doctors who ... -
LR questionsMost of the time when I review JY's videos for the LR questions I get wrong I completely understand the right answer. Its like I get smacked in the …
... time to specifically identify the question type when you're doing ... /PTs. Even when you the question stem makes sense, it can help ... I'm looking for the necessary assumption" or whatever. I would also ... -
Help breaking into 160’sHi everyone! I’ve been plateaued in the high 150’s for the past 5/6 PT’s. My goal is to get a 165 in November, but seeing myself plateau has been…
... is "confuses the necessary condition for the sufficient condition", re-write ... make your own parallel flaw question). Most wrong flaw ACs are ... right ACs for other flaw question, and flaws repeat across ... to see every LR question (whether you answer it or not) ... -
Last minute life decisionsHi there, I'm stuck in what to do before the clock strikes midnight tonight. I have taken 10 PTs within the last 2 months and am scoring between …
... , Strengthen, Weaken, PSA and Sufficient, and Necessary Assumption questions. After that I re ... webinars that focus on specific question types. Those were great for ... -
Difference Between 'Principle Justify' Questions and 'Sufficent Assumption' QuestionsHi guys, I have trouble distinguishing between the so called 'pseudo sufficient' questions where you are asked to use one of the following principles…
... question stem. These differ from SA questions because the credited answer ... choice will not need to be sufficient to ... stems do have correct answer choices that make the argument ... than a traditional strengthening question.I found that these ... -
Blind reviewHey guys, I'm taking my first prep test today, and I wanted to clarify what a blind review was. From my understanding you circle the ones you…
... into the question until you are 100% certain of the answer. It ... True to a Strengthen or Necessary Assumption.
> @"Rigid Designator ... know you got the right answer. Second, it won't reveal ...
